14873 ZIP Code — Prattsburgh, NY

Steuben County, New York

ZIP code 14873 is located in Prattsburgh, New York, within Steuben County. It covers approximately 73.82 square miles and serves a population of 1,995 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 14873

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,762. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 14873 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,995

population

73.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14873 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14873

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14873. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prattsburgh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14874 Pulteney (5.4 mi) 14840 Hammondsport (5.7 mi) 14478 Keuka Park (9 mi) 14809 Avoca (9.9 mi) 14808 Atlanta (10.6 mi) 14810 Bath (10.8 mi) 14826 Cohocton (11.5 mi) 14512 Naples (11.7 mi) 14837 Dundee (13.4 mi) 14507 Middlesex (13.5 mi) 14879 Savona (13.8 mi) 14527 Penn Yan (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,995
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	73.82 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	42.5067
Longitude	-77.2784
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	607

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	45.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	31.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.1%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,995

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$54,762

Median household income

$26,008

Per capita income

$118,900

Median home value

$996

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,406

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

137

35–44

143

134

45–54

141

55–59

60–64

124

65–74

130

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	488	24.5%
18 and over	1,507	75.5%
65 and over	388	19.4%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Two or more races 4.3%

Asian 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,871	92.6%
Two or more races	87	4.3%
Asian	35	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	26	1.3%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	45.9%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	31.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.1%	11.5%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$54,762

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.6%

$50k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,900
Median rent / month	$996
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	46.0%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.8%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	25.5%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	25.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.6%
Electricity	5.2%
Propane / LP gas	26.2%
Fuel oil	16.5%
Wood	19.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	434	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	87	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	134	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	153	18.9%
Households with children under 18	233	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	299	37.0%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	23.8%
Married	56.4%	52.2%
Separated	1.4%	2.1%
Widowed	3.9%	8.3%
Divorced	14.2%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	6.7%
Kindergarten	9	2.1%
Elementary school	236	54.8%
High school	99	23.0%
College / grad school	58	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Retail trade 11.8%

Construction 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Other services 8.8%

Information 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Professional & management 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	26.7%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.1%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 7.2%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 22.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.9%
Public insurance	52.5%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	13.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,872	93.8%
Spanish	11	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.5%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,958	98.1%
Born in same state	1,942	97.3%
Born in different state	1,634	81.9%
Foreign born	16	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.9%
Not a US citizen	18	48.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	200	10%
Italian	173	8.7%
English	99	5%
Arab	53	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	21	1.1%
Polish	6	0.3%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	87.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14873

What city is ZIP code 14873 in?

ZIP code 14873 is primarily assigned to Prattsburgh, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14873 in?

ZIP code 14873 falls within Steuben County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14873 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 14873 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14873 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 14873 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 14873 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 14873 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14873?

The median home value in ZIP code 14873 is $118,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 14873 in?

ZIP code 14873 observes the EST timezone.